Self Harm & Suicide

Coping strategies. Some suggestions to try and signs to watch for include:

Feeling depressed

Preoccupation with death

Giving away possesions

Put off any decision to end your life

Avoid drugs & alcohol

Tell someone

Ring a crisis helpline

Write down your feelings

Life’s worth talking about

Self-Harm & Suicide

What is self-harm?

Self-harm is when someone deliberately hurts, cuts or injures him/herself. Self-harm is a communication of deep distress. Any form of self-harm is a call for help and should be taken seriously.

If you self-harm it is very important that you seek help and support. It might seem that nobody understands what you’re going through, or that you are alone, but remember there is help available

Suicide

Suicide is not chosen; it happens when pain exceeds resources for coping with pain. If you are feeling suicidal, or want to end your life, it is important that you keep yourself safe. Try to remember that thoughts about taking your life are just thoughts. They do not mean that you have to act on them, no matter how overwhelming they are. The most important thing to do if you are having thoughts of suicide is to talk to someone.

Self-Harm & Suicide

Coping strategies. Some suggestions to try and signs to watch for include:

Self-Harm & Suicide

What is self-harm?

Self-harm is when someone deliberately hurts, cuts or injures him/herself. Self-harm is a communication of deep distress. Any form of self-harm is a call for help and should be taken seriously.

If you self-harm it is very important that you seek help and support. It might seem that nobody understands what you’re going through, or that you are alone, but remember there is help available

Suicide

Suicide is not chosen; it happens when pain exceeds resources for coping with pain. If you are feeling suicidal, or want to end your life, it is important that you keep yourself safe. Try to remember that thoughts about taking your life are just thoughts. They do not mean that you have to act on them, no matter how overwhelming they are. The most important thing to do if you are having thoughts of suicide is to talk to someone.